Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 8EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 8EQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

327

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BA22 8EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £465k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 8EQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Limington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 8EQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, up 46.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00148746 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 8EQ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

7 sales · Mean £ 651,142

Terraced

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 234,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA22 8EQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lamb and Lark0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil6.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Post Office0.1 km
  • The Old Post Office0.1 km